5 h. ago Irvine Welsh slams Nicola Sturgeon for shoving trans beliefs "down people's throats"

Welsh, 66, believes the former first minister was wrong in her attempts to allow people to self-identify as women while she was in government.

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11 h. ago Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough review – a candid portrait of a literary one

Paul Sng’s documentary finds the Trainspotting author as funny, sharp and unrepentant as ever – from boyhood in Leith to globetrotting fame and a hallucinogenic trip in CanadaNo one would reject the title of national treasure more fiercely, but more good-humouredly, than Irvine Welsh. The brilliant Scottish writer and creator of Trainspotting takes centre-stage in Paul Sng’s documentary with just the same unassumingly athletic ease as in all of his other public appearances. For someone who has done as much drink and drugs and as many late nights as Welsh, he looks very good.This film is a great way to round off the Edinburgh film festival; Welsh is, after all, Edinburgh’s greatest living public figure. His 60s childhood in Leith and Muirhouse was followed by a spell in London, then twentysomething years back in Edinburgh during the 80s, studying at Heriot-Watt and working for the council, during which time he began to write. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Irvine Welsh says psychedelic drug proves there is 'life before and after death'

The Trainspotting author can be seen taking DMT in a new documentary about his life and career

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42 h. ago Irvine Welsh: Edinburgh Festival is great but I’m more excited about Hibs

Reality is Not Enough, a documentary about the Trainspotting author and his take on consciousness, will close the International Film Festival.

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4 d. ago Isla Bryson's mum slams Nicola Sturgeon over gender comments

Janet’s son was born Adam Graham but began to identify as a woman called Isla while awaiting trial for rape.

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2 w. ago Man Utd's Benjamin Sesko belief says it all about transfer favourites after making offer

Manchester United have had a £73.8million bid for Benjamin Sesko accepted by RB Leipzig, with the striker now set to decide between a move to Old Trafford or Newcastle

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2 w. ago Irvine Welsh, Fringe by the Sea, North Berwick review: 'a sweary lovefest'

At this Fringe by the Sea appearance Irvine Welsh offered his views on Instagram culture, sentimental Christmas movies and the enduring appeal of the Trainspotting crew. Review by Mike Wade

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